Aging of Beer

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by littlepiggie, Oct 14, 2015.

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  1. littlepiggie

    littlepiggie Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2013 Illinois

    I keep my heavy stouts in the basement in a dark area. Is this good enough or do I need to invest in a beer fridge? What is better for aging bourbon county and other barrel aged beverages?
     
    #1 littlepiggie, Oct 14, 2015
  2. maximum12

    maximum12 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,686) Jan 21, 2008 Minnesota
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    It depends on what you want out of the aging process.

    A fridge will keep beers in their "original" state longer, as the cooler temps will slow the changes in most beers. A dark, cool basement will let beers to age more "rapidly", by which I mean at a pace that most of us accept. My basement is dark & averages about 55-60 degrees during the year & I haven't had any issues aging stouts & other beers for 5+ years.
     
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  3. littlepiggie

    littlepiggie Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2013 Illinois

    Thanks
     
    #3 littlepiggie, Oct 14, 2015
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